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Strengthening Tribal Families: Ensuring State Compliance with Indian Child Welfare Act.

This Act mandates federal support and oversight to ensure states effectively implement the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) standards. It requires the development of a technical assistance plan by January 2025 to help states improve procedures in child custody cases involving Native American children. This aims to better protect the rights of Native American families and preserve tribal connections for children.
Key points
States must improve timely identification of Native American children and their extended families, and ensure prompt notification to tribes regarding custody proceedings.
Federal agencies will provide technical assistance and guidance to states on meeting ICWA requirements, such as using expert witnesses and prioritizing preferred placements.
The Secretary must report to Congress biennially on state compliance with ICWA and efforts to improve implementation.
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Print number: 118_S_4471
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Process start date: 2024-06-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Strengthening Tribal Families Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4471.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-06-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States must improve timely identification of Native American children and their extended families, and ensure prompt notification to tribes regarding custody proceedings.
  • Federal agencies will provide technical assistance and guidance to states on meeting ICWA requirements, such as using expert witnesses and prioritizing preferred placements.
  • The Secretary must report to Congress biennially on state compliance with ICWA and efforts to improve implementation.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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